Fort Valley, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fort Valley increased by 414. In this period, the peak population was 9,799 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,454 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,395 | -59 | -0.70% |
| 2002 | 8,414 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2003 | 8,390 | -24 | -0.29% |
| 2004 | 8,368 | -22 | -0.26% |
| 2005 | 8,335 | -33 | -0.39% |
| 2006 | 8,267 | -68 | -0.82% |
| 2007 | 8,218 | -49 | -0.59% |
| 2008 | 8,234 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2009 | 8,195 | -39 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 9,799 | 1,604 | 19.57% |
| 2011 | 9,740 | -59 | -0.60% |
| 2012 | 9,688 | -52 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 9,026 | -662 | -6.83% |
| 2014 | 8,907 | -119 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 8,544 | -363 | -4.08% |
| 2016 | 8,564 | 20 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 8,707 | 143 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 8,937 | 230 | 2.64% |
| 2019 | 8,934 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 8,791 | -143 | -1.60% |
| 2021 | 8,756 | -35 | -0.40% |
| 2022 | 8,815 | 59 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 8,868 | 53 | 0.60% |
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Fort Valley, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fort Valley's population increased by 1,345 (15.91%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Fort Valley's population decreased by 1,008 (10.29%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Fort Valley's population increased by 77 (0.88%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fort Valley's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,868.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Valley's population peaked in year 2010 at 9,799.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fort Valley's population was lowest in year 2009 at 8,195.
Fort Valley, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fort Valley grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fort Valley had an average annual population growth rate of 0.21% per year. Overall the population grew 4.90% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fort Valley annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.21% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Fort Valley population grew the most, with an increase of 1,604 people (a 19.57% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Fort Valley population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 662 people (a 6.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fort Valley, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fort Valley's population increased by 112 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 59 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 53 (0.60%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fort Valley, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fort Valley decreased by 158 (1.75%). The population was highest at 8,937 in the year 2018 and lowest at 8,544 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)